Ron Suresha the well know author and anthologist of books centering on gay and bisexual men's subcultures, particularly the Bear community and his husband Rocco came down from their new home in the "mountains" of Connecticut to attend the NYC Pride March last Sunday June 29th. Their mission was to try to meet and speak with well know gay sex columnist Dan Savage who was being honored as one of the grand marshal's.

Forest Hills, NY - December 31st 2010 -- The Queens Chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) announced their 2010 awardees.

The Honorees will be Melissa Sklarz, who will be awarded the "Morty Manford Award"; Andrew Ronan, who will be awarded the "Carmel Tavadia Memorial Award"; and Lisa Jacobs, who will be awarded of the "Brenda Howard Memorial Award".

The Awards will be presented when the Chapter holds it's Annual Awards Luncheon on Sunday February 13, 2011 at ABBRACCIAMENTO'S restaurant, 62-96 Woodhaven Blvd. Rego Park.

On the morning of March 15, 1778, after having been court-martialed on charges of attempted sodomy, Lt. Gotthold Frederick Enslin, became the first known soldier in our Country's history to be “drummed out” of the Continental Army on grounds of homosexuality -- with orders of “Never to return!”

Well, today, 232 years later, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender servicemembers and veterans have RETURNED, with the repeal of the US Military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy by an affirmative vote of the US Senate. Yes, today, Lt. Gotthold Frederick Enslin finally rests in peace, as do ALL other GLB&T veterans who gave their lives in service to our Country.